HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL INCOMING FRESHMEN Class of 2023

COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENTS Last Name Roberta Hultstrand…………. A – Car Matthew Van Holten ……….. Cas – Fi Cindy Harrison ……………... Fl - Ji Amy Hathcock ...…………… Jo – McG Sam Weiss …………………... McH - Pra Gene Valocchi ……………….. Pre – Sti Barbara Toledo ……………… Sto – Z

Important Dates Infinite Campus Portal opens Februay 19th February 22nd – Q&A session with HHS Counselors in the Library *Parents are welcome! 7:30 - 10:30 am Infinite Campus Portal closes March 6th -Course selection forms due to English teachers

Highland High School Bell Schedule A – HOUR 6:30 - 7:25 *no transportation provided 1st HOUR 7:30 – 8:25 2ND HOUR 8:30 – 9:25 3RD HOUR 9:30 – 10:30 *announcements 4TH HOUR 10:35 – 11:30 *1st lunch 5TH HOUR 11:35 – 12:30 *2nd lunch 6TH HOUR 12:35 – 1:30 7TH HOUR 1:35 - 2:30 8TH HOUR 2:35 – 3:30 *no transportation provided

Graduation Requirements Entrance Requirements Gilbert Public Schools Graduation Requirements Arizona University Entrance Requirements Credit(s) English 4 Math Science (Lab Bio required) 3 Social Studies Physical Education 1 Electives 5 CTE/Fine Arts (any combination) 2 Total Credits Required Civics Test (passing score) Sophomore year English 4 Math (through Pre-Calculus or the equivalent) Science 3 Social Studies 2 World Languages (2 years of the same language) Fine Arts or CTE 1 Total Credits Required 16 22

ENGLISH English 8 or English I Honors English 8 Honors English I **Signature required** **Required Summer Reading** Check with your 8th grade English Teacher at the end of the year.

**Signature required** MATH Math 8 Algebra 1 or Honors Algebra 1 **Signature required**

HONORS MATH 8 Honors Geometry Geometry *Signature required* (or) can take Algebra I / Honors Algebra I

SCIENCE Science 8 Honors Science 8 Lab Biology Lab Biology or Honors Lab Biology *Signature required*

PHYSICAL EDUCATION PE – Male/Female Beginning Dance Unified PE Yoga Fitness Intro to Weight Training Male/Female Racquet and Individual Sports Athletes: Intro to Sports Training Signature required

CTE / FINE ARTS and ELECTIVES Choose carefully ~ Interests & Abilities ~ List Alternate Courses Elective changes will not be allowed if you receive the elective/alternate classes you have requested.

WORLD LANGUAGES Spanish French Japanese German American Sign Language **All students sign up for level 1 of a language**

Example FRESHMAN SCHEDULE 1. ENGLISH 1 1.0 2. ALGEBRA I 1.0 3. LAB BIOLOGY 1.0 4. LUNCH 5. PE 1.0 6. ELECTIVE/CTE/FINE ART 1.0 7. ELECTIVE/CTE/FINE ART 1.0 6 credits

Filling in Forms & Entering Classes in Infinite Campus Portal HHS Website : Counseling Tab > Course Selection Video Written Instructions Infinite Campus Portal link: https://ic.gilbertschools.net/campus/portal/gilbert.jsp

LINK CREW @ HHS! Freshman transition program (upperclassmen assigned as mentors) A friendly face, tutoring, and social events First contact in May, Second contact in summer ORIENTATION – July 25th and 26th A-L : July 25th 8:00am to 12:00 pm M-Z : July 26th 8:00am to 12:00 pm Tutoring every Thursday and one social event a month

STEM Program STEM Scholar and STEM Pathways Coding & Game Development, Engineering, Bio Med/Sports Med, Robotics, Sustainability EPICS High and Capstone Projects STEM Counselor will visit Honors Math 8 classes to discuss the program.

Summer School Summer school registration begins March 20th Location: Gilbert High School Summer school dates June 3 – June 28 Transportation will be provided for a fee (tbd) The cost: $160 per class (.5 credit) Registration – students will register for summer school courses with their 8th Grade Counselor. * Limited Courses for incoming freshman

HOW TO HAVE A GREAT FRESHMAN YEAR! Sports Academics Clubs Activities Link Crew Get Involved!

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